How things change. We came from Siena up through the most winding and narrow roads to the hilltop village of Volterra. Our whole take on Italy has been altered in a good way. This is a little more like what we expected and wanted. Vibrant little village perched on the hilltop, full of friendly people, great shops and reastaurants serving local food. To top it all there is a roman theatre in the hillside which is amazingly complete given its age. The sun is shining we have a great parking space on the hillside and our little jaunts to the town show us something different every time...and there is an internet cafe, so I can keep you all up to date...hooray.
The boys were impressed with the pool full of fish that they found at the side of the (many) steps up to the village. The toy shop hit the mark too...birthday and christmas shopping started!
Joshua and Euan love the three wheeled vans and old fiat 500's that there are lots of.
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Hello, you don't half paint a picture, I'm there with you, with the wet, the scenery, and the general spectacle of Italy and it's history. This must be a profound experience in so many repects, I can't begin to imagine how your experience has impacted on you, which is presumably the whole point of the journey. This is a debate for some time in the future. I'm not sure how all of this relates to life in Aberdeen or (perhaps elesewhere), but this is a learning curve and you have had the courage to explore. Your not here for a long time, but for a good time. MAKE IT COUNT
ReplyDeleteWow how heavy is that, me sitting here in a wet and windy corner of Fife and wishing I was with Lesley, Bill and the boys. Glad to know you are all having such great experiences, but miss you all lots. Not to worry, I have new Christmas decorations and look forward to my favourite time of the year. Can't wait to get the tree up and plan Christmas dinner, or at least my contribution to it, what do you think, Sticky Toffee Pudding ala Udny Arms Hotel, Cheescake, or Lemon Meringue Pie? Any viewers, please post your vote....
ReplyDeleteLove you all lots and glad you are having such a good time.
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